Schedule of Events

4:00-8:00 PM: VIP Reception (VIP Tent) sponsored by Ashland University, Housekeeping by Heather & Company and Uniontown Brewing for all sponsors and pilots – tickets required.

4:00-9:30 PM: Kids Fun Zone sponsored by Ashland Source, Pediatric Consultants of Ashland and Mansfield, and Rise FM (Kids Zone) – Pony rides, inflatables, bubble soccer, test your speed and more.

4:00-9:00 PM Grab that Axe – mobile axe throwing

4:00-10:00 PM Food Vendors (Concessions) – Many to choose from!

4:00-9:00 PM: Merchant Tents – Featuring home improvement solutions to educational options to personal indulgence & much more.

4:00-9:00 PM: Ashland Library Bookmobile – Includes collections of books, magazines, audio books, CDs DVDs. Something for everyone!

5:00-9:00 PM: RARE VINTAGE – Live musical entertainment sponsored by Directions Credit Union (Main Stage) – Their songs cover different eras of music from classic rock, jazz, and modern-day hits! 

5:00-9:00 PM PhilUP Balloon Artist (Kids Zone) – Creating smiles and laughs with balloons.

6:15 PM OPENING CEREMONIES (Main Stage) – Ashland Veteran’s Color Guard

6:30 PM: John Sidle Founder’s Flight sponsored by Donley Ford Lincoln of Ashland (Launch Field) – Enjoy the cold inflation process as pilots and crew prepare hot air balloons to take area media representatives for a ride.

8:15 PM Balloon Glow Encounter (Launch Field) – Tickets for Reserved Premier Seating can be purchased online.

9:15 PM: Balloon Glow Sponsored by OhioHealth (Launch Field) – Enjoy an interactive display as hot air balloons line the launch field and glow against the night sky choreographed to music.

7:00-9:00 AM: Fun Flight (Launch Field) – Bring your chairs, coffee & blankets to watch hot air balloons fly over Freer Field.

4:00-9:30 PM: Kids Fun Zone sponsored by Ashland Source, Pediatric Consultants of Ashland and Mansfield, and Rise FM (Kids Zone) – Pony rides, inflatables, bubble soccer, test your speed and more.

4:00-9:00 PM Grab that Axe – mobile axe throwing

4:00-10:00 PM Food Vendors (Concessions) – Many to choose from!

4:00-9:00 PM: Merchant Tents – Featuring home improvement solutions to educational options to personal indulgence & much more.

4:00-9:00 PM: Ashland Library Bookmobile – Includes collections of books, magazines, audio books, CDs DVDs. Something for everyone!

5:00-9:00 PM: THE ROADHOUSE BAND – Live musical entertainment sponsored by WQIO 93.7 FM (Main Stage) – Once described as the Swiss Army knife of local bands, we do music for everyone for goodtime people of all walks of life.

5:00-9:00 PM PhilUP Balloon Artist (Kids Zone) – Creating smiles and laughs with balloons.

6:00- 8:00 PM: Live Radio Remote by WQIO 93.7 FM – The Super Q Listener Parties, Enter to win prizes & meet your favorite Super Q personalities.

6:00-9:00 PM: Princesses & Super Heroes sponsored by Primary Colors (Kids Zone) – Find your favorite character and take a picture!

6:00 PM: Aerohio Skydiving sponsored by Global Product Solutions & RES Auction Services (Launch Field) – watch as skydivers land on the launch field.

6:30 PM: Sponsor Flight sponsored by Donley Ford Lincoln of Ashland (Launch Field) – Enjoy the cold inflation process as pilots and crew prepare hot air balloons to take Sponsors & VIPs for a ride.

8:15 PM: Balloon Glow Encounter (Launch Field) – Tickets for Reserved Premier Seating can be purchased online.

9:15 PM: Balloon Glow Sponsored by OhioHealth (Launch Field) – Enjoy an interactive display as hot air balloons line the launch field and glow against the night sky choreographed to music.

7:00-9:00 AM: Donley Ford Lincoln of Ashland Balloon Competition (Launch Field) – Bring your chairs, coffee & blankets to watch hot air balloons compete for cash prizes.

8:00 – 11:00 AM: Annual Ashland BalloonFest 5K (Freer Field) – Sponsored by Ashland Cross Country Parents – proceeds benefit Ashland Cross County teams – more info at Facebook/Ashland Balloonfest 5K.

8:00 – 12:00 PM: Pancake Breakfast & Fly-In at Ashland County Airport – Free admission, donations accepted.

1:00 PM: Cornhole Registration & Warm-up sponsored by Stromie’s Pro Shop – $30 per team

2:00 PM: Cornhole Tournament sponsored by Stromie’s Pro Shop –  Double Elimination, Everyone guaranteed to play at least 3 games – info@ashlandohioballoonfest.com

4:00-6:00 PM: Live Radio Remote 104.5 WQKT Your source for the best news, sports & country music.

4:00-9:30 PM: Kids Fun Zone sponsored by Ashland Source, Pediatric Consultants of Ashland and Mansfield, and Rise FM (Kids Zone) – Pony rides, inflatables, bubble soccer, test your speed and more

4:00-10:00 PM Food Vendors (Concessions) – Many to choose from!

4:00-9:00 PM: Grab that Axe – mobile axe throwing

4:00-9:00 PM: Merchant Tents – Featuring home improvement solutions to educational options to personal indulgence & much more.

4:00 – 9:00 PM: Ashland Library Bookmobile – Includes collections of books, magazines, audio books, CDs DVDs. Something for everyone!

5:00 – 9:00 PM: MLC Project – Live musical entertainment sponsored by WQKT 104.5 FM (Main Stage) – A high-energy group bringing back the excitement of the 70’s, 80’s, and beyond 

5:00-9:00 PM: PhilUP Balloon Artist (Kids Zone) – Creating smiles and laughs with balloons

6:00 – 9:00 PM: Princesses & Super Heroes sponsored by Primary Colors (Kids Zone) – Find your favorite character and take a picture!

6:30 PM: Competition Flight sponsored by Donley Ford Lincoln of Ashland (Launch Field) – Enjoy the cold inflation process as pilots and crew prepare hot air balloons to compete at off-site targets for cash prizes.

8:15 PM: Balloon Glow Encounter (Launch Field) – Tickets for Reserved Premier Seating can be purchased online.

9:15 PM: John Moran Memorial Balloon Glow Sponsored by OhioHealth (Launch Field) – Enjoy an interactive display as hot air balloons line the launch field and glow against the night sky choreographed to music.